BH16 5BG postcode in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BH16 5BG is a postcode in Poole, in the Hamworthy ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is in the Poole parliamentary constituency and the Dorset police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BH16 5BG is, and what is near it
- BH16 5BG
- Other postcodes in BH16 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 8 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Each point is where its source places it, not an exact building, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.7247, longitude -2.0248)
Sources: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; Get Information about Schools; NaPTAN; NHS GP practices. Street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre.
Who looks after BH16 5BG?
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleCouncil, for all local services Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: bins, council tax, planning
- Brian Hitchcock, Julie Bagwell and Peter Jonathan CooperCouncillors elected for the Hamworthy ward When elected, and how to contact them
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BH16 5BG Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- DorsetPolice force area
- PooleParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour). How to contact Neil Duncan-Jordan
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Sources: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026; Democracy Club.
At this postcode
What broadband can you get at BH16 5BG?
Every home and business at BH16 5BG can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026.
When are the bins collected at BH16 5BG?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for BH16 5BG.
Check the bin days for BH16 5BG on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy. It is built from councils' own collection systems and public data, and is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site.
Is BH16 5BG at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include BH16 5BG.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency flood risk, published 6 July 2026.
From surface water, across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BH16 5BG: 2,369 properties in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are at high risk (1.1% of all its properties). All the figures for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Environment Agency surface water, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026.
Flood warnings
The centre of BH16 5BG is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency flood risk, warning areas read 17 October 2026.
At this postcode
Homes sold in BH16 5BG
HM Land Registry records 37 standard sales in BH16 5BG since 1999, the first on record at this postcode. The middle price was £49,950 from 1995 to 1999 and £245,000 from 2025 to 2026.
- 1995 to 1999, middle price £49,950, 3 sales
- 2000 to 2004, middle price £85,500, 6 sales
- 2005 to 2009, middle price £135,000, 5 sales
- 2010 to 2014, middle price £153,000, 7 sales
- 2015 to 2019, middle price £183,000, 4 sales
- 2020 to 2024, middle price £262,500, 5 sales
- 2025 to 2026, middle price £245,000, 7 sales
The latest sales
HM Land Registry records 7 standard sales of homes in BH16 5BG from January 2024 to September 2026, the latest on 13 July 2026. They sold for £235,000 to £285,000. Across BH16 5, the typical price in the 12 months to September 2026 was £295,000.
- £240,0005 Middlebere Crescent
- £270,00025 Middlebere Crescent
- £280,00011 Middlebere Crescent
- £243,0008 Middlebere Crescent
- £235,00015 Middlebere Crescent
- £285,00012 Middlebere Crescent
- £245,00011 Middlebere Crescent
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 1995 on, files dated 28 October 2026.
At this postcode
Who lives at BH16 5BG?
At the 2021 Census, 125 people (59 female, 66 male) lived at BH16 5BG, in 50 households.
| Census 2021 | BH16 5BG | BH16 5 sector |
|---|---|---|
| People | 125 | 11,183 |
| Households | 50 | 4,599 |
| People per household | 2.5 | 2.4 |
ONS changes small counts a little to protect privacy. People include anyone in a care home or other communal home here. The BH16 5 sector is its 232 postcodes with Census figures, added up.
Source: Census 2021 postcode estimates, Census 2021.
At this postcode
How much energy do homes at BH16 5BG use?
In 2024, the median domestic electricity meter at BH16 5BG used 2,882 kWh, and the median domestic gas meter 7,476 kWh.
| 2024 | BH16 5BG | BH16 district |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity meters | 47 | 6,664 |
| Electricity, median meter a year | 2,882 kWh | 2,604 kWh |
| Gas meters | 49 | 6,338 |
| Gas, median meter a year | 7,476 kWh | 8,760 kWh |
Domestic meters only. Electricity from late January 2024 to late January 2025; gas from mid-May 2024 to mid-May 2025, weather corrected. Some small businesses on a home-sized gas meter are counted.
Source: DESNZ postcode energy statistics, 2024, published 18 December 2025.
At its centre point
Is BH16 5BG in a conservation area?
The centre of BH16 5BG is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point.
Near here
Which schools are near BH16 5BG?
The nearest open primary and secondary schools to BH16 5BG, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment. Special schools and alternative provision, which children join by referral, are not listed.
Primary
Source: Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026. Each school opens its own record there.
Near here
Where is the nearest station to BH16 5BG?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BH16 5BG is Hamworthy Rail Station, 400 metres away in a straight line.
- Hamworthy Rail Station Railway station 400 mWalk
- Poole Rail Station Railway station 3.0 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
8 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Maryland Road, 109 m away.
More stations near BH16 5BG, and how we find themSource: NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026.
Near here
Which GP surgeries are near BH16 5BG?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BH16 5BG, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Adam Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 679234 1.1 kmWalk
- The Birchwood Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 697639 2.5 kmCycle
- Poole Town Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 670111 3.5 kmCycle
Sources: NHS GP practices, read 17 October 2026; Care Quality Commission, ratings of 1 October 2026.
Near here
Where can I charge an electric car near BH16 5BG?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BH16 5BG, as OpenStreetMap had them on 23 October 2026:
- InstaVolt Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 120 kW 1.3 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 4 chargers 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and can miss a charger, its speed or its plugs: check the charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: OpenStreetMap charging points, map as of 23 October 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Near here
Which dentists are near BH16 5BG?
The nearest to the centre of BH16 5BG, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Hamworthy Dental Practice Phone 01202 672138 800 mWalk
- Upton Dental Surgery 1.1 kmWalk
- Smile Care Dental Hamworthy Phone 0844 576 9385 1.8 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission, directory of 22 October 2026.
Near here
Which hospitals are nearest to BH16 5BG?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Harbour Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 244200 3.5 kmCycle
- Poole Hospital 3.6 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission, directory of 22 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026.
Near here
Which care homes are near BH16 5BG?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BH16 5BG, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Upton Bay Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 679529 800 mWalk
- Dorset House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 672427 1.4 kmCycle
- Upton Manor Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 620020 1.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission, directory of 22 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026.
Near here
Which pharmacies are near BH16 5BG?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BH16 5BG, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published October 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Crest Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01202 678001 1.1 kmWalk
- Rowlands Pharmacy, Upton Mon to Fri 8:45am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01202 622239 1.6 kmCycle
- Rowlands Pharmacy, Birchwood Medical Centre Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01202 600171 2.5 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS pharmacy lists.
Near here
Which vets are near BH16 5BG?
The nearest vets to the centre of BH16 5BG on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet 3.4 kmCycle
- The Pet Practice 3.5 kmCycle
- Natterjacks 3.9 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons requires practices to arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief.
Source: OpenStreetMap vets, map as of 23 October 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Across the BH16 5 sector
What do homes sell for near BH16 5BG?
Homes in BH16 5 sold for a typical £295,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, across 133 sales, HM Land Registry's figures show. The 12 months before gave £315,000 from 173 sales: not a change larger than chance would explain, given which homes happened to sell.
- Detached £429,000 30 sales
- Semi-detached £300,000 33 sales
- Terraced £275,000 56 sales
- Flat or maisonette £196,000 14 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BH16 district: a typical £315,250 from 184 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 October 2026.
In its neighbourhood
What council tax band are homes near BH16 5BG?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 580 homes in the neighbourhood around BH16 5BG. The largest share of them, 47%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (57%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for 2026‑27: £2,436. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,624 (band A) to £2,165 (band C); band B, the most common, is £1,894.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 110 (19%) | £1,624 |
| Band B | about 270 (47%) | £1,894 |
| Band C | about 200 (34%) | £2,165 |
| Band D | withheld | £2,436 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £2,977 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,518 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,059 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,871 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 28% 1945 to 1964
- 57% 1965 to 1982
- 12% 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Source: Band D council tax, published 25 March 2026.
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BH16 5BG is in (ONS area E01015430), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency council tax bands, at 31 March 2026.
Within a mile
How much crime is there near BH16 5BG?
Police.uk records 89 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BH16 5BG in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 2, shoplifting 2, other crime 2, vehicle crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026.
The official record for BH16 5BG
- Ward
- Hamworthy
- Parish
- Poole
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Poole
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026.
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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Where the facts on this page come from
- Office for National Statistics: ONS Postcode Directory, Census 2021 postcode estimates
- UK Parliament
- Democracy Club
- Ofcom Connected Nations
- Environment Agency flood risk, Environment Agency surface water
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: DESNZ postcode energy statistics
- planning.data.gov.uk
- Department for Education: Get Information about Schools
- Department for Transport: NaPTAN
- NHS England: NHS GP practices
- Care Quality Commission
- OpenStreetMap charging points, OpenStreetMap vets
- The NHS in England, Wales and Scotland: NHS pharmacy lists
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Welsh Government (StatsWales); Scottish Government: Band D council tax
- HM Revenue and Customs: Valuation Office Agency council tax bands
- data.police.uk: police.uk
- BinDayBuddy, from each council: BinDayBuddy
Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0. Democracy Club data, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Office for National Statistics. This uses Care Quality Commission information.
Licences: Open Government Licence v3.0; Open Parliament Licence v3.0; Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0); Open Database Licence (ODbL) 1.0; Each council's own terms for its collection system.
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